Podcast sheds light on the evolution of disease-causing pathogens
| psu.edu
For the latest episode of the Tracking Traits podcast, Penn State forensic science undergrad Emma Sieminski interviewed Andrew Read, Evan Pugh professor of biology and entomology and senior vice president of Research at Penn State.
Architecture head and Arts and Architecture dean to discuss AI
| psu.edu
Frank Jacobus, professor and head of the Penn State Department of Architecture in the College of Arts and Architecture’s Stuckeman School, will discuss his new book with B. Stephen Carpenter II, Michael J. and Aimee Rusinko Kakos Dean of the College of Arts and Architecture, at 4:15 p.m. April 15 at the Woskob Family Gallery, located at 146 South Allen St. in State College.
EarthTalks: Michael Waring to discuss indoor air quality on April 15
| psu.edu
Michael Waring, professor and department head of civil, architectural and environmental engineering at Drexel University, will give the talk, “Exposure to indoor PM2.5 and impact of outdoor-to-indoor temperature and humidity gradients,” at 4 p.m. Monday, April 15, in 112 Walker Building on the University Park campus.
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Scientists raise concerns about steady decline of honey production: '[It's] driving most of what we're seeing'
| thecooldown.com
Honeybees in the U.S. have been steadily producing less honey, and a new study by Penn State University has discovered the factors that may be causing that decline. This article features Penn State research.
Some Pa. municipalities are turning to fees to cover rising stormwater costs, but pushback and a lawsuit threaten that revenue
| northcentralpa.com
This story was produced by the State College regional bureau of Spotlight PA, an independent, nonpartisan newsroom dedicated to investigative and public-service journalism for Pennsylvania. This article, originally published by Spotlight PA, quotes Andy Yencha and Jennifer Fetter, educators with Penn State Extension.
The unassuming material that could soak up carbon emissions
| msn.com
As temperatures rise, meltwater is flushing out millions of tons of this stuff: ultrafine powder ground down by the island’s melting glaciers. Geologists have a culinary-sounding name for the microscopic particles: “rock flour.” This article, originally published by the Washington Post, quotes Susan Brantley, Distinguished Professor of Geosciences.
Disparities in sleep health and insomnia may begin at a young age
| psu.edu
Children and teens from racial and ethnic minority groups are disproportionately affected by persistent insomnia symptoms that begin in childhood and continue through young adulthood, according to a study led by Penn State researchers. This study is one of the first to look at how childhood insomnia symptoms evolve over the long-term and investigate how the trajectory of insomnia differs between racial and ethnic groups.
Hidden Gems: The Arboretum at Penn State Behrend
| psu.edu
Many of Penn State's campuses offer dedicated space for gardens. At Penn State Behrend, the entire campus serves as an arboretum, where visitors can take time to enjoy a wide and varied collection of international tree and plant life collected over decades.
'Growing Impact' podcast looks at climate youth leadership
| psu.edu
The latest episode of the "Growing Impact" podcast explores how the younger generation is getting involved in climate research and how the Global Youth Storytelling and Research Lab aims to become a pivotal transnational research hub.
Penn State Harrisburg to host Research and Discovery Day on April 10
| psu.edu
Penn State Harrisburg’s Office of Research and Outreach will host Research and Discovery Day on Wednesday, April 10. This event intends to showcase current areas of research and scholarly activities at the college.
Stuckeman architecture doctoral candidate recognized for refugee camp research
| psu.edu
A native of Jordan, Dima Abu-Aridah focused her architecture doctoral thesis in the Stuckeman School on examining how Syrian refugees in Jordan live in the Zaatari camp — a settlement for more than 80,000 Syrian refugees. She was named the recipient of the 2024 Alumni Association Dissertation Award for her efforts.
A wild selection of food
| agsci.psu.edu
Research explores intersection of gender with underutilized wild plants to combat food insecurity in Southeast Asia
Smallholder farmers, despite facing enormous challenges, produce a significant portion of the world's food, especially in regions like Africa and Asia. PlantVillage, a project aimed at empowering these farmers through smartphone technology and machine learning, has grown into a global initiative with ambitious plans to expand its impact and address the growing threat of climate change. Listen to the podcast.
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